Had the satay chicken and chicken dumplings along with the fruit fizz, 10/10…read moreOur server Yoseph was really nice and ensured we were taken care of. Would definitely come back for a visit!

Hawkers has a pretty outdoor patio and friendly service. But the food is mediocre to terrible…read more Vietnamese food is my favorite Asian food, but the salad purporting to have its flavors missed the mark. The spring rolls and the summer rolls were some of the worst I've ever had. Neither could the dipping sauce redeem it. So disappointing. Also, our server told us that the food would appear as it was ready, and probably not all at once, and that is what happened. I sat with my salad a good ten minutes before my dining companion's food arrived. Bethesda Lane is so convenient to the shopping area, but next time I'll take the trouble to get in my car in search of good food.

Overall: great prices, delicious food, okay service, casual ambiance, single stall inclusive…read morerestrooms, changing table, kids menus, and high chairs available They have a great happy hour and different daily specials. There is so much to love about the menu. Everything we ate was delicious, but overall we are just wildly impressed with the prices. We rarely eat that much quality food for the prices you pay here. I love how many vegetables they have on the menu and the meat was cooked perfectly.

It was one of the hottest days of summer, and my partner and I were in the Takoma Park…read moreneighbourhood on the hunt for somewhere to grab Happy Hour (HH)! We strolled the beautiful and quaint neighbourhood for a little, until we found Olive Lounge!! After taking a glance at their HH menu -- our decision was easy, the food and drink options were just what we were looking forward to!! I can happily report that the food was DELICIOUS & truly represented what you would want from a Middle Eastern restaurant. I was ecstatic to have their grilled halloumi & their beef and chicken kabob with kidreh and tzatziki was 10/10!!! The aromatic seasonings and flavours with the kabobs were divine, and perfectly complimented the kidreh (spiced rice, garlic, chick peas). My husband had the Takoma Burger which was equally fantastic - and only $10 with a side of fries on Tuesday!! We will definitely be back to explore their HH and dinner menus more!!! This restaurant is definitely worth a visit (or several)!!

Very solid 4 stars for Atxondo. Just a note that while there are paper menus, the QR code menu has…read morea lot more options. The service is very nice and attentive an adds to the homey feel. Atxondo really strikes me as an underrated gem. It's only about a mile walk from the Petworth Metro, is right on several bus lines and for us, coming from silver spring, the drive was a very easy ~15 minutes. Intrigued to hear how often people in the neighborhood come here. It's mostly a tapas style, so everything but the paella is smaller plates. Everything is wonderfully tasty. The mini chorizo, with the accompanying chips absorbing the chorizo liquid were awesome and our group also loved the cremini mushrooms. I love a good paella and Atxondo's is a standout. really wonderfull flavored and plenty for our group of 5. They say it's enough for 2-4, but unless its your only meal of the day, I fully think a group of 2 would have leftovers. It's definitely on our list to return

Very homey style restaurant with friendly waiters! We made a reservation but I don't think you…read morewould need one. Hot toddy - waiter recommended, it's hot and has honey lemon taste like a tea but the alcohol is also a bit strong 2/5 Pineapple margarita - very very strong almost like straight alcohol lol 1/5 Red sangria - super well balanced and fruity! Very yummy 4/5 White sangria - a little bit sharper alcohol flavor and less well balanced but still good 3/5 Embutido Combo - Jamon Serrano, Salchichon de Vic, Chorizo Iberico - I'm not sure which is which so going by the picture left to right. A little spicy, overall good quality but I do think they put a bit too much oil which made it have an extra oil taste 2.5/5 Middle - like prosciutto this is the best one! Not dry at all in any area and not too salty 3.75/5 Right - least favorite but it is still good overall. Taste a little less yummy than the one on the right even though the one on the right is too oily 2/5 Queso Mahon - rich and cheesy. Not too sticky and very soft. I like the little fruit it comes with too 3/5 Seared scallop - usually squid in rice I feel like is just color but this one was super savory and delicious with a unique taste too that I'm thinking must be from the ink! It's made super well and the crispy sear on the scallop adds so much flavor but also the scallop was not overcooked at all, super bouncy and tender. 4.5/5 Spanish risotto - very moist and yummy! Even though it's just vegetables it's made well 3.75/5 Crispy pork belly - falls apart and very tender. Not dry at all! Unfortunately too salty though. Also very heavy. Meat too salty but veggies it came with like potato that soaks up the flavor was like inedible too salty 2/5 Seafood paella - I think it came out a bit faster than 40 minutes but I didn't keep track. Large serving size! Wish there was more seafood but lots of rice! Very moist and flavorful rice, seafood flavor comes through too! Wish they cooked it longer though since bottom is not crispy at all. Shrimp is overcooked unfortunately but individually seasoned. All the squids and octopus don't have much flavor but cooked well and not chewy at all. Mussels were good too but had some weird webbing on some pieces that made me not want to eat it and size is a bit small. Needs more seafood to balance the rice amount 4.25/5 Crimini mushroom - weird with the poached egg especially since there's a bunch of mushroom liquid below that I think would mix weirdly together. But ignoring that, the mushrooms themselves were very flavorful and actually taste really great with paella! 3.75/5 Basque cheesecake - very heavy and dense. Jam is not too sweet which is nice 1.5/5 Churros - very airy and light inside! The fried part is more than double the inside though so wish that was a little less thick so it can be a little less oily but still overall light. Came very warm and the dipping sauces were very liquidy. Chocolate is on the darker side which is a nice match 3/5

Great overall experience. Welcoming staff, excellent food, warm atmosphere. Food and drink (paella,…read moresalad, cocktail) were perfect. Service was friendly and not rushed. My 4th time at Guardado's, I'll be back.

Delicious tapas and paella! Every dish we ordered was worth ordering: charred octopus, gambas…read more(shrimp), croquettes, mixed vegetables to name just a few. The paella marinera was absolutely cooked to perfection. Service is very friendly and attentive and the restaurant is quite cozy.

Had a great time at Hip Flask Rooftop Bar. Just went there for drinks so didn't get to try out the…read moregood. The drinks were well-crafted and the vibe was relaxed yet lively. Had stunning rooftop views that make it perfect for unwinding. Definitely a go to spot for a chill evening with friends.

Came here for the first time with my best friend. This is the rooftop bar on the Marriott which…read morehas a special elevator near the entrance of the hotel. It had a chill vibe. There were a good amount of seating but I easily see this spot getting filled up quickly. It was cold outside so the only outdoor seating was under the heated domes (there were 2). The waitstaff were great and the drinks were reasonable (on par with most places). Would love to come back when it's warmer to sit outside.

Ive seen this place for many years when coming to the area or jogging by and this place is always…read morepacked with people so had me curious just how good the place is! They have some seriously good feng shui!! Finally, I got to try this place with a girlfriend on a weekday during their happy hour. I arrived first and was able to get the "best table" in the house for us as per our waitress and I would agree. You have a little alcove and good view of the entire restaurant. HH prices are really good, $9 cocktails and $8 bites. I got a spicy margarita, where they put some fresh jalapeños in it. My friend also got a margarita. We started off with date wrapped with bacon, and patatas bravas! The date wrapped bacon was soo good, the dates just melt in your mouth. One of the best I have had in a long while. Patatas bravas were also good. We wanted to get their stuffed spring rolls but they were out of that so we ended up with empanadas, one chicken and one beef. Both very tasty! The HH experience was lovely and with great company too! Lots of really good conversation, making a new friend, excellent service and very good food. I would definitely come back here anytime for HH or dinner! This place was great!

Wow sooo good What a great experience…read more Everything delicious Fried green tomatoes Brussels sprouts Meatballs Polenta and filet Lamb Yum

****** Excellent…read moreservice and tapas! Will be frequenting here often! Thanks happy to have found a new spot!

Happy Hour: Mini…read moreGimlet: Excellent, I got 4. Patatas bravas: Crispy, lots of sauce, and really good. Beef empanadas: Pretty lackluster IMO. Not at all spicy. Truffle goat cheese: This was great, I'm not a big fan of truffle flavor, but everyone enjoyed it. Meatballs: These melted in your mouth and had a nice sauce with it. Croquettes: Loved these! Service: Our server was very nice and patient. She was attentive and took good care of us. Ambiance: It was pretty busy and quite loud. We had a reservation and had no issues getting our table. Its a cool place in the area.

was really excited for piccoli westbard to open so that we could try some new italian, and they…read moredidn't disappoint! the pizza is great -- we order pizza in almost every weekend, and it quickly began our go-to (tied with AP). we love their pizzas -- have tried serval now, and always fresh and delicious ingredients, just the right amount of cheese, and crispy thin crust. but what knocked our socks off the most is the mushroom arancini. it's *so good*. idk what it is, maybe the cheese is melted just right, but we can't get enough. haven't tried their pastas yet bc the pizzas are too good to stray from! we also haven't eaten in yet, but i walk by all the time and the vibes are great (casual, lots of outdoor seating).

For their grand opening, they're offering $12 sandwiches. Although $12 may not seem special, it's a…read moregreat deal in this economy now a days!! The Rueben has been my favorite from all their lunch options.

My wife Sandy and I were looking for somewhere new to try for dinner last night, and just like Jed…read moreClampett from the Beverly Hillbillies, we struck oil with this one! The atmosphere was delightful, very tastefully decorated and bursting with Christmas cheer. Our server/chef was incredible. Before we knew it the table was covered with appetizers and drinks, and he even offered to cook us a few off the menu items. I would highly recommend the steamed egg when they're in season, though do be warned that they take surprisingly long to cook. But like they always say, good things come to those who wait. Overall a delightful experience. We look forward to going back soon. Also, be sure to call ahead because there is very limited seating and the owner's wife complains a lot when she has to bring extra chairs up from the basement.

So dear daughter wanted to check this Japanese restaurant out with the family. She wanted the boat…read moreas well as the crispy sushi rice. The crispy rice was so good she wanted a second order! The first order the waiter was kind enough to ask them to make four smaller pieces vs 3 pieces originally since there was 4 of us. So much good food but we managed to eat and gobble everything up! Nice open spacious relaxed place for sushi.

The fatty salmon nigiri tastes divine. We also had their ramen and pork katsu. Everything was…read moreserved promptly and fresh. My major contention with this experience is that our waiter, Zoe was inattentive and unprofessional. Our dessert arrived 5 minutes after receiving our dinner. I asked her if they could make our dessert fresh and her response was, how long will it take you to eat? To which I responded I don't know. It was an odd experience because most waiters are attentive enough to know when a table is ready for dessert or they simply ask. As I expected, by the time we received the fried ice cream, the plate looked sloppy and the ice cream on the inside was melted. It clearly was the same plate. Finally, while I was packing my dinner she seemed to recall she never brought me chili paste I had asked for during dinner. No apology or anything. Overall, it was a disappointing experience from a waiter who should be retrained.